About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 17 | Completed with minimum grades of C
Department Information
The Department of Geological Sciences aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Earth and Planetary sciences along with their formative and evolutionary processes. Geological Sciences trains students to excel in the geoscience workforce and create sustainable solutions to societal needs.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.392.2231
P.O. Box 112120
241 WILLIAMSON HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-2120
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Curriculum
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in geography with a specialization in environmental geosciences are not eligible to receive this minor. All students should consult the undergraduate advisor.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at UF and nine credits must be at the 3000/4000 level. No more than one credit of independent study will be accepted. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLY 2100C | Historical Geology | 4 |
| or GLY 3105C | Evolution of Earth and Life | |
| GLY 3202C & GLY 1150L | Earth Materials and Florida Geology Laboratory | 4 |
| GLY courses (3000/4000 level) | 6 | |
| Approved elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESC 1000 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| GLY 1000 | Exploring the Geological Sciences | 3 |
| GLY 1102 | Age of Dinosaurs | 3 |
| GLY 1880 | Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Other Hazards | 3 |
| GLY 2010C | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GLY 2030C | Environmental and Engineering Geology | 3 |
| GLY 2038 | Sustainability and the Changing Earth | 3 |
| OCE 1001 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |